Tag: child poverty
The Experience of Attending School with Debilitating Hunger: A Personal Account
The Scale of Hunger in Scotland's Classrooms: A Shocking RealityIt's hard to believe, but the scale of hunger in Scotland's classrooms is truly alarming....
Swinney’s Plan to Combat Child Poverty: Legal Requirement Since 2017
John Swinney's 'new plan' on child poverty has been a legal requirement of ministers since 2017, leading to criticism of 'inaction' from leading charities.The...
Politicians’ Fear of Elections Hinders Child Poverty Action
So, like, the fear of elections, right, it stops politicians from actually doing something about child poverty, according to award-winning author Darren McGarvey. This...
Tayside Pilot Scheme: A Solution for Child Poverty in Scotland
An innovative approach to addressing public debt in Tayside has been identified as a potential solution to child poverty in Scotland. The Aberlour charity...